Paul Reubens was best-known for portraying Pee-wee Herman, a childlike character that he first began developing as an improv actor in the ’70s. Herman was beloved, appearing in numerous films and TV shows, but even Reubens himself, who died at the age of 70, couldn’t totally explain what made him so entertaining. “Honestly, most questions that are asked of … Read more
The film was an enormous hit, launching Burton’s singular career and prompting CBS to approach Reubens to adapt the character into a Saturday morning children’s program. The result was “Pee-wee’s Playhouse,” a five-season fever dream that, like his original stage show, riffed on classic ’50s kids programs like “Howdy Doody” and the manic energy of … Read more
Tim Burton pays tribute to Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens, saying that his career wouldn’t have happened if without him. Many of us were shocked and saddened when it was announced this morning that Paul Reubens had died at the age of 70 following a six-year battle with cancer. Tributes from all corners of Hollywood … Read more
Terrible news from the world of pop culture: Paul Reubens, best known and beloved as the character Pee-wee Herman from movies and shows, has died. The news was announced on the official Pee-wee Herman Facebook page, where a note read: Last night we said farewell to Paul Reubens, an iconic American actor, comedian, writer and … Read more
The comedy world is reeling from the shocking news that Paul Reubens — beloved by generations of fans as the man who created and starred as Pee-wee Herman in films, television series, stage plays, and comedy specials — has died after a long but very private battle with cancer. Reubens was only 70 years old. … Read more
Paul Reubens, the actor best known for portraying the child-like character Pee-wee Herman, has passed away from cancer at age 70. Today’s secret word is sadness! Paul Reubens, the gifted actor and comedian best known for portraying Pee-wee Herman, died on Sunday at 70. According to Reubens’ estate, the red bowtie-loving ball of energy passed … Read more